They’re dying for nothing – Ghanaian woman pleads for police withdrawal from Bawku conflict zone
A Ghanaian woman, Kaakyire Antwiwaa, has issued an emotional appeal to the Inspector General of Police, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, following the recent killing of two police officers in the Upper East Region.
In a heartfelt TikTok video, Antwiwaa called on the IGP to withdraw officers stationed in Bawku and surrounding conflict-prone areas, saying the constant danger has left many families living in fear and anguish.
“Mr IGP, we beg you in the name of God to withdraw our husbands and relatives from Bawku. We can’t sleep because we are scared to lose them. Why would someone murder an officer who has been sent to protect them? This constable, who lost his life, had only recently joined the service,” she pleaded.
According to her, the recent tragedy is part of a worrying trend where young men and women in uniform are losing their lives while serving in dangerous zones.
“Last year, two immigration officers and two army officers were killed in the same town. Many personnel have lost their lives in the Bawku conflict. You went there to protect lives, but they do not seem willing to give peace a chance. So please return our husbands and relatives to us,” she added.
Background
The plea follows the killing of two young police officers at Binduri, a town near Bawku in the Upper East Region. The officers were part of a team deployed to help maintain peace in the area, which has long been troubled by violent clashes between the Kusasis and Mamprusi ethnic groups.
The conflict, which has spanned years, has claimed many lives, including security personnel who have been stationed there in efforts to restore calm. The recent deaths have intensified public calls for a reevaluation of the government’s strategy in the region.
Many, like Antwiwaa, believe the lives of officers should not continue to be risked in a town where peace efforts appear to be constantly undermined.
